I decided to choose this learning center to help me with my french after going seeing all the 5…read morestars reviews on Google. And this is one of the biggest mistakes in my life. They rushed me to pay the tuition early saying I can get the promotional price, so I did, seeing I can request for a refund if anything happens. Now that I'm not able to take any more classes due to my schedule, they charge me the full price instead of the discount price. I only took 1 session (1h30 min) with them and this is what I have to pay 2 units (1 session) - $150 ( $75/unit) ( the discounted price suppose to be 49.75/unit/45 mins) Material Fee - $150 Registration fee - $100 $400 for 1H30M. THIS IS A SCAM AND UNETHICAL!!! Please avoid this place at all costs. Plus, their teaching is not that good. I questioned my decision after being scammed and decided to check on their Google review once again to see if I'd registered for the wrong place. And turned out their Google review are all PAID REVIEWS, they're all 5-stars and generic. TLDR; Avoid

Since the first time I contacted Berlitz Vancouver every single staff member I have met, has been…read morekind and very welcoming. I've felt very good taking my lessons (online) with my teacher Roberto, he's so good and funny guy, always already to help me, I've been learning so much with him. I couldn't be happier with my choice of choosing Berlitz.

Toktam, the owner is a competent and intelligent woman that runs the centre efficiently with high…read moreconsideration to the quality of education for children. There are always give and takes in opening a business but as of spring 2019, the staff is sufficient in quantity and training, the number of students is reasonable without overloading the available teachers. They are flexible with timing changes and vacation requests. It is only open for Mon, Wed, Fri with Friday being the most empty if you want your child to have more teacher time. I have grade 9 and grade 2 boys who attend the reading program. For the grade 2, with only 6 months of time in Canada and only 5 months at Kumon (and elementary), he can read simple novels as fast as his Japanese. The highschooler has progressed from lack of confidence in ELL1 to challenging himself to get out of ELL by next year. I believe she cares quite deeply about the education of each student, and in proxy that is how she chooses and leads her staff.

I was referred by my patient's who took there children. Toktam and her staff are very pleasant…read more and knowledgeable to work with. We are very happy with her teaching skills a homework. My daughter Mariyah could not read before we enrolled her. Its been only a few month and now she is able to read simple sentences, sounds out words and we see more confidence to read out loud. She loves kumon.Thank you again and we look forward to working with this location for the future. Davina kondola

First time at the Alliance française in Vancouver. The new…read morebuilding was completed this summer and it looks amazing. Very modern and ecofriendly. There's a theatre, art studio, médiathèque/library, classrooms, a café/restaurant (though not opened yet) and an art gallery with exhibitions. I went there for the concert of french/mexican group Petite amie. A fun and and psychedelic concert. Very nice venue with comfy seats. The theatre is small so it made the concert quite intimate and special. Can't wait to be back to watch some movies as well.

This place sucks! Folks never ever waste your money at this place whether it's for any exam or…read moreclasses. Better find other alternatives or fly out to another province to take your exam. They are f******g money mongers and nothing more. Treat their test takers like trash!!!!! I wish I could give them a 0 or -5 if that was an option. Shame on you!

If you've ever been interested in Chinese musical instruments like Erhu and Guzheng, this is…read moreperhaps the only place in Vancouver that you can find them at. Owners also give lessons on the instruments but they don't speak English very well as they're from China. I took some Erhu (two-stringed fiddle) lessons there years ago and I must say I enjoyed it despite how it is a very frustrating instrument to learn. The Guzheng is basically like a cross between a piano a harp. Even if you don't plan on taking lessons, it's still interesting to stop by if you're in the area to have a look at the instruments. Aside from Chinese folk instruments, they also sell other general music-related odds and ends such as music stands, tuners, metronomes, and strings for Erhu and Guzheng.

Montessori school in south Vancouver close to Granville and West 70th Ave near Fraser River Park in…read morea light industrial area. They offer Pre-School from ages 3-6 and Elementary from grades 1-7. My kids went here from pre-school all the way through grade 5 and it was an incredible experience. A early Montessori education really helped them develop their hard-working and inquisitive personalities. French is offered from pre-school on and their level will exceed most public schools except for French immersion schools. Both French language and culture is taught which is nice so the kids have a practical reference for use of the language. They have both class observations where the parents can observe their kid in the normal class environment and parent/teacher conferences. Year-end show is fun where the elementary kids all present skits, songs and plays for the parents at a nearby theatre. Competition to get into the pre-school program is quite stiff so register early to get on the waiting list. Dedicated, long-term teachers and staff, highly recommended!

BrainSTEM Learning offers amazing programs for kids! We've hired them for birthday parties a number…read moreof times, including building rockets, which was a huge hit with the kids. And they've provided after-school STEM programs at our kids' elementary school in North Vancouver for many years. They have highly knowledgeable and engaging instructors, a huge range of program offerings, and highly specialized equipment for extended learning. The owners are amazing and care so much about the kids - such a valued business in our community!

My 8 year old daughter has been taking a class here for over a year and she absolutely loves going…read morethere. We tried a few STEM classes in other places but she chose BrainSTEM as she gets more attention from the instructor and their casual and fun approach to the subjects. I watch the class very often and it is amazing how engaging the instructors are and they are so knowledgeable and patient. I'm very happy with this place and Sarah is such an easy communicator and caring instructor with so much knowledge. I can't recommend BrainSTEM enough!

This review is for Oakridge Montessori School. My child went through most of the Junior…read moreKindergarten year. Unlike teacher communication at OMS, this review was written 100% without the use of AI. OMS, if you would like to respond, please consider not using AI. Prospective parent: Unless you are ultra-wealthy and have at least one caregiver who does not need to work, stay away! (You might also like to own a Tesla). You will need all of the above to shuttle your child back and forth to many field trips and special events (not on the school calendar) that last ~2-3 hours in lieu of actual school, plus you will need to pay extra for every single one of them (plus up to $10k more for auctions...as the principal said, "It's Report Card Season!"). Essentially this is an (aspirational) feeder school for elite private schools in the area, and tries to behave like one. Oh, and you should also read/write Mandarin and have the WeChat app in order to participate in the parent group. This school has absolutely nailed their target demographic. I don't think the school needs to change, because it works well for said population. I'm writing this review so that those who don't fall within this particular demographic can go in with eyes wide open. We didn't, clearly - because who can really be that choosey about childcare in Vancouver? - but I think a heads up might have helped. OMS is a self-proclaimed "organic Montessori" school. They do screen time, and they seem a bit light on some other parts of Montessori (my kid reports that they don't really clean their environment, for e.g., though I take their report with a grain of salt). What concerned us early on was the use of reward/points systems to motivate behavior in the classroom through their ClassDojo App (which, btw, suits the school well - always asking for money - and which we hate with a passion). To the school's credit, when I raised this issue with the teacher, the school principal(?)/"Director of Education" called me and addressed it, claiming it was a communication error and that the points were not to be used with this age group, only Grade 1 & up. They did seem to stop using it after this. (Though are points really appropriate for Grade 1 & up in a Montessori school?) Continuing to give credit where it is due: Teachers and staff have taken the time to answer our concerns, and have called us during what I am guessing are their lunch breaks. While the AI responses really rub me the wrong way - because these are the people teaching my child to read and write - I acknowledge that being in charge of 16 4ish-year-olds is really no mean feat. I do believe that the staff and teachers care about the students. Moreover, my child did learn to read and write quite willingly during their time at OMS. IN SUM: Our family is an outlier at OMS - we don't own a car, we aren't trying to send our kids to elite private schools, and having to pay $55 per adult to attend my child's "Spring Tea" concert (which is 1.5 hours long with no regular school) is a bit painful. And so attending this school has been a bit awkward and logistically burdensome for us. You might say there was a mismatch in values, but of course no daycare or school is going to mesh with our family's culture completely. No irreparable damage was done, we did our best to make a few friends among the parents, my child has been mostly happy......but we will not be continuing our "OMS journey".

Expensive! 2.5 hours a day! 3 programs running a day. No wonder the teacher turnover is high. It…read morefeels like a prep school for private schools with charges for every extra detail. Fees are going up $5000 next year, insane.

My experience at Profectus Learning was great. The tutors create an environment where everyone…read morefeels comfortable speaking up and asking questions. The help I received was amazing, and they also provide guidance on post-secondary decisions. Their pricing is very reasonable you get far more value than what you pay for.

My experience with Profectus Learning has been great. My tutor has helped me improve my essay…read morewriting and my grades. I would recommend Profectus Learning to university students looking for quality tutors with affordable pricing.